Distorted thoughts about food are automatic beliefs that aren’t fully accurate but strongly influence how someone eats or feels about eating. They often develop from dieting culture, body image pressure, or past restriction. Many come from common cognitive distortions like all-or-nothing thinking, moralizing food, and catastrophizing. Here are some of the most common ones psychologists and dietitians see. 1. […]
Here are common signs you might have body-checking issues (you don’t need all of them for it to count): Behavioral signs Mental / emotional signs Habitual / unconscious signs Red flags that it’s more than a quirk Why body checking sticks around Body checking: But long-term, it actually: It’s a loop, not a solution.
Here are many examples (in bullet points) that show signs of a distorted or unhealthy relationship with food: ?? Mindset & Emotional Distress Around Food ?? Restriction & Control Issues ? Binge–Restrict Cycles ?? Obsession & Preoccupation ? Fear & Avoidance ? Body Image & Self-Worth Tied to Food ? Secretive or Compulsive Behaviors ? Ignoring Your Body’s Signals
Body positivity was never meant to be about tearing others down. Its roots are in liberation and inclusivity, not comparison. It started as a movement to challenge the idea that only certain bodies deserve respect, visibility, or care — especially for people in larger bodies, disabled bodies, and bodies of color that were often erased or stigmatized. Somewhere […]
Healing from binge eating disorder (BED) and actively pursuing weight loss at the same time usually backfires — and here’s why: 1. Weight loss goals often fuel restriction BED is rooted in a cycle of deprivation ? loss of control ? binge. If your mind is focused on eating less, cutting calories, or shrinking your body, you’re essentially reinforcing the […]
That “I’ll start again Monday” mindset is super common, and it can actually make things worse over time. Here’s why: ? The “Start Again Monday” Cycle ?? Why It’s Harmful ? Healthier Alternative
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and binge eating can be connected in several ways, although it’s important to note that not everyone with ADHD will experience binge eating, and vice versa. The relationship between these two conditions is complex and can vary from person to person. Here are some of the potential connections: It’s essential […]
Most people believe that they need to control their food intake. What they fail to recognise is that they have been controlling their food intake for several years if not decades and still they end up emotionally eating, overeating or bingeing. How come? It’s because you don’t need control around food, you need peace. Being […]
We often try to control because we are afraid of exposing a part of us that we haven’t accepted yet. The root cause of controlling is fear and when you try to control, it’s often because you are not accepting certain parts of you.And why don’t we accept those parts of us?Well, at some point […]
New opportunity!!!! The biggest mistake in trying to end emotional eating I see women make is simple: They spend time trying to end emotional eating by going on a diet instead of learning how to feel good about themselves so they are motivated in a good way to lose weight and emotional eating for good. When you are […]